Kroger cutting prices, ending double coupons

Prices to drop on 3,500 items

Kroger says it's lowering prices on thousands of items, but also ending a longtime coupon practice.

The grocery store chain said Friday that prices will drop on about 3,500 items in its stores in grocery, produce, organics, natural foods and general merchandise.

"We know price continues to be a top, and at times a deciding, factor when it comes to where to grocery shop," said Sukanya Madlinger, President of Kroger’s Cincinnati/Dayton Division a news release. "The savings shoppers see on items they buy every week are going to be better. Every aisle, every department in the store will contain newly lowered prices on Kroger Private Label and National Brand products."

But in 30 days, the practice of doubling coupons will come to an end. Kroger has long doubled coupons up to 50 cents in value.

The chain has previously ended the practice in some other parts of the country.

News 5 will have more on this story later Friday.

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